POWER OVER DARKNESS
“How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!” - Psalm
147:5 NLT
MIRACLE—WHEN GOD IN HEAVEN INTERVENES ON EARTH
TWO MISTAKES WE MAKE
A. We
B. We
WHAT DEMONS DO
1.Demons
They will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will. - 2 Timothy 2:26 NIV
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel. - 2 Corinthians 4:4 NIV
2.Demons
The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. - 1 Timothy 4:1 NIV
3.Demons
“Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the water.” … Jesus rebuked the demon, and it came out of the boy, and he was healed at that moment. - Matthew 17:15,18 NIV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” - John 10:10 NIV
IF YOU ARE IN CHRIST…
A. You Have Miraculous
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. - 2 Peter 1:3 NIV
B. We Do Not Fight
You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. - 1 John 4:4 NIV
DO WHAT'S NATURAL & PRAY FOR THE SUPERNATURAL INTERVENTION OF A MIRACLE-WORKING GOD
The light shines in the darkness,and the darkness can never extinguish it. - John 1:5 NLT
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. - Ephesians 6:12-13 NLT
DISCUSSION GUIDE
- Have you ever experienced what you believed to be a miracle of God?
- Read Ephesians 6:12. How can you apply this Scripture to your daily life?
- Darkness is not the opposite of light; it’s the absence of light. What does this make you think about with overcoming spiritual darkness?
- There are the mistakes of overemphasizing evil or underemphasizing it. How have you experienced either of these?
- Is there anything you're struggling with that you need to battle both practically and spiritually?
- Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?